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Look Out For New Holiday CD by Rick Braun | “Swingin In The Snow” (Coming Oct 16th, 2012)

Rick Braun trumpets the holidays

 

“Swingin’ In The Snow” showcases a stellar cast on timeless seasonal classics with album sales benefiting the Autism Society of America

Sherman Oaks, CA (8 October 2012): As cool as a winter’s eve, as warm as a holiday dinner with loved ones, and as beautiful as an exquisitely ornamented Christmas tree , Rick Braun’s “Swingin’ In The Snow” is a celebration of “the most wonderful time of the year” featuring some of the contemporary jazz star’s talented friends.  Braun produced the elegant 11-song set that will be released by Brauntosoarus Music on October 16th.  The merry band of musical elves who joined the trumpeter-vocalist in his workshop include Mindi Abair, David Benoit, Gregg Karukas, Dave Koz, Philippe Saisse, Kirk Whalum, Peter White, a string quartet and a gospel choir led by R&B crooner Jeffrey Osborne.  Braun will donate one dollar from each album sale to the Autism Society of America.          

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New Jazz Release: Dennis Angel | “Timeless Grooves” (Coming Nov. 13th, 2012)

Trumpeter Dennis Angel takes a retro ride upon “Timeless Grooves”



The Jason Miles-produced album is a jazzy R&B throwback; radio grooving to “Forever Funk”

Scarsdale, NY (4 October 2012): Having successfully released more than a half dozen diverse singles that charted and received radio spins around the globe, trumpeter Dennis Angel will release his debut album, the vintage sounding “Timeless Grooves,” on November 13th via Timeless Grooves Records.  Angel wrote eight songs for the varied 10-track set produced by keyboardist Jason Miles (Marcus Miller, Miles Davis, Whitney Houston, Luther Vandross) that brings something refreshing and unique to the contemporary jazz scene.  

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Jazz Fans Play Role For The Newport Jazz Festival® Gala Recording 2012 Project powered by ArtistShare®

Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.™ Invites Jazz Fans to Play Role in the Future of Jazz Through Newport Jazz Festival® Gala Recording 2012 Project Powered by ArtistShare



First-ever CD Produced by Newport Jazz Festival Features Dianne Reeves, Bill Frisell, Jason Moran, Anat Cohen, Steve Wilson, Lewis Nash, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Lionel Loueke, Edmar Castañeda, Ingrid Jensen and Peter Martin.

NEWPORT, RI (PRWEB) September 28, 2012

George Wein and the Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.™ invite jazz fans to take a front row seat for the future of jazz through the Newport Jazz Festival® Gala Recording 2012 Project powered by ArtistShare®.

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Legendary Percussionist Pete Escovedo Releases New CD, “Live From Stern Grove Festival” | Available NOW

LEGENDARY PERCUSSIONIST
PETE ESCOVEDO AND HIS BAND CAPTURED LIVE FROM STERN GROVE FESTIVAL

“What’s up, San Francisco? Are you ready to have a good time?” asks timbales player and band leader Pete Escovedo at the beginning of Live From Stern Grove Festival, his terrific new album that captures a live show he played earlier this year at the legendary 75-year-old San Francisco cultural venue and institution.
 
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Gospel/Jazz Instrumentalist Ben Tankard Nominated for a Soul Train Music Award | Best Contemporary Jazz Artist

Soul Train Awards nominate Ben Tankard – Best Contemporary Jazz Artist of 2012


 
Gospel/Jazz pioneer Ben Tankard joins Beyonce, Usher, R. Kelly, Mary Mary, Marvin Sapp and more in Las Vegas for a night of Soul and celebration.

NASHVILLE,Tenn., Sept. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — Gospel/Jazz instrumentalist, Ben Tankard has been nominated for a Soul Train Music Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Artist.



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Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Finalists Share Stage with Celebrities, Special Appearances

Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Finalists Share Stage With Aretha Franklin, Herbie Hancock, Chris Botti and a Host of Others at Gala Concert Honoring Madeleine Albright, Made Possible by Cadillac


 
Festivities Celebrated “Women, Music and Diplomacy” and Featured Appearances by UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova, Tipper Gore and Helen Mirren

Jamison Ross of Jacksonville, Florida, Wins 2012 Drums Competition


WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The 25th annual Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition and “Women, Music and Diplomacy” All-Star Gala Concert came to a close with roaring applause and cheers as Tipper Gore joined first place winner Jamison Ross on drums in a rousing finale featuring Thelonious Monk’s classic composition “In Walked Bud.”

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Stefon Harris, David Sanchez & Christian Scott’s “Ninety Miles Live At Cubadisco” Coming Sept. 25th, 2012

Stefon Harris, David Sanchez And Christian Scott – Ninety Miles Live At Cubadisco – Out 9/25 On Concord Picante


Perhaps
better than any politician or diplomat, musicians – especially jazz
musicians, whose craft is in many ways an improvised form of
communication – understand inherently that when we look at each other as
individuals and focus on the similarities, the divide between us is
actually very short – less than a hundred miles.

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Soul/Jazz Singer Juanita’s Single, “I Already Love U” Feat. on Compilation CD

Soul/Jazz Singer JUANITA Single, “I Already Love U” Featured on Women in Jazz Compilation CD: Volume II


Personify Entertainment releases new dance remix for soulstress JUANITA’s current single, “I Already Love U.”

Ft Lauderdale, FL, September 02, 2012 –(PR.com)–
With a highly-anticipated music release earlier this year, Personify
Entertainment distributed the single, “I Already Love U” for soulstress
JUANITA and now has a dance remix available.

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Darryl Anders AgapéSoul Releases “Believe In Love” Project | Avail NOW!

Darryl Anders~AgapéSoul Breaks Out With New Release, “Believe In Love”
Available NOW


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Darryl Anders~AgapéSoul is a Modern Soul band based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Led by bassist/producer Darryl Anders, the band delivers a musical experience that is all about Love, Soul …and undeniably funky grooves, destined to stand the test of time.

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Tony Exum, Jr. Releases New Offering, “The One” | Available NOW

Urban Jazz Saxman Tony Exum, Jr. Returns With New Disc, “The One” | Available NOW @ CDBaby.com


LISTEN to song samples at CDBaby by clicking pic above!


Colorado’s
shining star and saxman, Tony Exum Jr., celebrated the release of his
second album The One on July 20, 2012. Stargazer’s Theater, in his
hometown of Colorado Springs, hosted the party. It was a packed house
with friends, family and fans showing their support and loyalty. Tony
proudly shared his special moment with his daughter Lalah by his side.

The One doesn’t disappoint with 14 tracks written mostly by Tony himself
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